RS6 Avant vs R8 GT
Audi · Audi
1/4 Mile winner
R8 GT
Beats the RS6 Avant by 0.06s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the R8 GT beats the RS6 Avant by a hair, finishing 0.06 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the R8 GT thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
591 hp
602 hp
0–100 km/h
3.6s
3.6s
Top speed
305 km/h
320 km/h
Engine
V8
V10
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
800 Nm
560 Nm
Price
$109,000
$253,290
Simulated race times
Distance
RS6 Avant
R8 GT
100 m
5.054s
5.057s
1/8 mile
7.453s
7.440s
1/4 mile
11.163s
11.106s
1 km
19.851s
19.610s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: RS6 Avant is $109,000 vs $253,290 for the R8 GT — a $144,290 gap. Power: R8 GT makes 11 hp more (591 vs 602). Top speed: R8 GT runs to 320 km/h, 15 km/h higher than RS6 Avant.
FAQ
Which is faster, the RS6 Avant or the R8 GT?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the R8 GT is faster, beating the RS6 Avant by 0.06 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the RS6 Avant vs the R8 GT?
The RS6 Avant hits 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, while the R8 GT does it in 3.6 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The RS6 Avant produces 591 hp; the R8 GT produces 602 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The RS6 Avant tops out at 305 km/h, and the R8 GT reaches 320 km/h.
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